Manual journals let finance teams record month-end adjustments at company or group level — the 'Post Group Journal Entries' Fiori app makes it robust and trackable.
Consolidation tools require manual-journal functionality so users can post adjustments before or after consolidation. A manual journal in SAP Group Reporting enables companies to record month-end adjustments — at company or group level — helping group finance teams input, track and manage consolidation-relevant adjustments within the system.
Post Group Journal Entries (Fiori)
Accessed under the data-preparation tab, the app displays previously entered journals with filtering and lets users create new entries. In the General Data section, mandatory fields for company-level entries are Document Type, Posting Period, Fiscal Year and Consolidation Unit; group-level entries add Primary Consolidation Group. Some values are inherited through global parameters.
Line items
The Line Item tab lets users enter FS Item, Partner Unit, Sub Item Category and Sub Item information — unlimited line items can be created and sorted numerically, with FS Item mandatory. Document type is critical: it determines functionality such as reversing, calculating deferred tax, and balancing debit/credit entries.
Validation and submission
Users employ the 'check' button to test data suitability before submitting with 'create'. Manual-journal functionality is essential within consolidation tools — enabling finance teams to manage adjustments effectively and enhancing the overall efficiency and accuracy of the reporting process.
